tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75774492718055152962016-04-14T11:20:57.800-07:00Mixed Media GalMixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-68531632558568706482010-05-17T17:48:00.000-07:002010-05-17T18:02:26.650-07:00Bisbee Art Walk Picts<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_Hm09PGVeI/AAAAAAAAAFM/QTQS5JTKG9o/s1600/Vicki%27s++wtih+Art+-Wall+Shot+4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472408819697341922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_Hm09PGVeI/AAAAAAAAAFM/QTQS5JTKG9o/s200/Vicki%27s++wtih+Art+-Wall+Shot+4.jpg" /></a> Here are images back from the 2010 Bisbee Art Walk inside the Turquoise Trail Business Park and arts district, with fellow artists Jonathan &amp; Dale, who kindly shared their space with me. Thanks for all those who came by.<br /><br />Vicki with her art. <div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_HkgYGrVxI/AAAAAAAAAFE/9CeiZZRYT24/s1600/Vicki%27s++wtih+Art+-Wall+Shot+4.jpg"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_HkYS-HAAI/AAAAAAAAAE8/K0frsZrkVMM/s1600/Jonathan+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 147px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472406128292200450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_HkYS-HAAI/AAAAAAAAAE8/K0frsZrkVMM/s200/Jonathan+2.jpg" /></a> Jonathan with paintings.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_HkPiLWHNI/AAAAAAAAAE0/6sW1HzHCcHg/s1600/Dale+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472405977755426002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S_HkPiLWHNI/AAAAAAAAAE0/6sW1HzHCcHg/s200/Dale+2.jpg" /></a> Dale with his painting.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-86914247568799405662010-05-17T17:45:00.000-07:002010-05-17T17:47:35.901-07:00Facebook LinkI have added my art and jewelry on facebook: Vicki Basta Fine Art &amp; Studio and now have 4o followers. Check out the link below.<br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142159&amp;id=265405493774&amp;saved#!/pages/Vicki-Basta-Fine-Art-Studio/265405493774">http://http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142159&amp;id=265405493774&amp;saved#!/pages/Vicki-Basta-Fine-Art-Studio/265405493774</a>Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-81915274561218018612010-03-17T18:20:00.000-07:002010-03-17T18:26:41.468-07:00Bisbee Art Walk and Updates<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S6GAAjTFwdI/AAAAAAAAAEE/gDOMu2wvTJU/s1600-h/birds+with+branch,+sees+and+leaves+2009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 143px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449777771058676178" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/S6GAAjTFwdI/AAAAAAAAAEE/gDOMu2wvTJU/s200/birds+with+branch,+sees+and+leaves+2009.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">The </span>Bisbee</span> Art Walk &amp; Studio Tour in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sant</span> Fe, NM from March 12<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> -14<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> was a great <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">success</span>. I was able to show my work at 17-G with Jonathan Awn and Dale Wells. There was a lot of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">preparation</span>, energy and excitement. The Journal Santa Fe did a great article and showcased Jonathan's painting. It was neat to read about myself as well. The mixed media painting above was one of seven <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">exhibited</span>. Currently it is "Untitled." </div><div></div><div>To see more images, go to my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> page.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Thank you to all who came out to support our efforts!</div><div></div>Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-66315689108089575062010-02-16T17:31:00.000-08:002010-02-16T17:34:35.768-08:00Busy BeeI have been quite busy, completing classes, workshops and new products, which sold at local Santa Fe holiday fairs. Just brought a new painting and pendant to the Sfe Convention Cntr. Gallery! Doing a group show in March at the Bisbee Business Park- more to come later. <br /><br />I was featured in the February newsletter for I Candy Interiors!<br /><br />I have created a facebook page for my paintings and pendants- check it out: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/vickibasta">www.facebook.com/vickibasta</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br />VickiMixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-75872146503467140602009-10-21T16:42:00.000-07:002009-10-21T16:52:11.484-07:00Vison Shift- Art In the Age of Climate Change<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/St-diYvpn-I/AAAAAAAAADw/tLuouraIJ7w/s1600-h/Vision+Shift+Close+jpeg+10-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395204092696567778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/St-diYvpn-I/AAAAAAAAADw/tLuouraIJ7w/s320/Vision+Shift+Close+jpeg+10-09.jpg" border="0" /></a>"Envision a New Source" will be up in this group show at the Santa Fe Art Institute on the College of Santa Fe campus. The opening reception is Thursday, October 22 at 7:30pm.<br /><br />I explored watercolor under beeswax with charcoal, corn and paper. <br /><br />Image is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">copy wright</span>. Please do do not download.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sfai.org">http://www.blogger.com/www.sfai.org</a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-55109542445220445152009-10-06T17:19:00.000-07:002009-10-06T17:31:08.190-07:00What's HappeningI have been very busy with creative projects. I just finished the Songbird workshop and we developed new products. I worked on few different lines of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">eco</span> jewelry that may develop further. Thanks to Dena and Elaine for all their time and attention! More on this later.<br /><br />I am very excited to be participating in the Vision Shift- Art in the age of Climate Change show located at various venues in Santa Fe, NM. My mixed media piece "Envision a New Source" will be on display at the Santa Fe Art Institute through the month of October. i invite you to view the following links for more information: <a href="http://santafeartinstitute.org/">http://santafeartinstitute.org</a> and <a href="http://www.visionshift.org/">www.visionshift.org</a>.<br /><br />Next on the horizon is the art auction to benefit Open Hands. I will be donating a piece along with artists with a reception and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span>-sale on December 11, 2009at The Edge gallery at 203 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM. The auction will be December 12, 2009.<br /><br />I will also be participating in the Santa Fe Community College Holiday Fair on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">December</span> 12, 2009 <a href="http://www.sfccnm.edu/">http://www.sfccnm.edu</a>.<br /><br />All for now,<br /><br />VickiMixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-28411103553458732052009-07-27T17:10:00.000-07:002009-07-27T17:12:46.935-07:00Opening Reception CancelledThe opening reception listed below has been cancelled. I am sure something better is on the way!<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Vicki<br /><br /><a href="http://vickibasta.blogspot.com/2009/05/opening-reception.html">Opening Reception</a><br />I invite you to an opening reception of my mixed media paintings and shadow boxes at Infinite Grace Gallery- Posters of Santa Fe, on August 21, 2009 from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm, Santa Fe, NM.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-84874420094273844082009-07-27T17:09:00.001-07:002009-07-27T17:09:48.815-07:00http://http://www.newmexicocreates.org/artists.php?id=1531Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-77812024977405527052009-07-27T17:07:00.000-07:002009-07-27T17:09:30.237-07:00NM CreatesI am now on the New Mexico creates website. Stop in and view my art at :<a href="http://www.newmexicocreates.org/artists.php?id=1531">http://www.newmexicocreates.org/artists.php?id=1531</a>.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-65768168012639700542009-06-13T16:33:00.000-07:002009-06-13T16:35:13.648-07:00Linkhttp://www.originalartonline.com<a href="http://www.originalartonline.com/">www.originalartonline.com</a>Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-42640305057168510212009-06-13T16:26:00.001-07:002009-06-13T16:26:58.782-07:00SOFASOFA blew me away. I am amazed at the quality and complexity of the art!Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-22781178106040089402009-06-13T16:24:00.001-07:002009-06-13T16:26:09.669-07:00Fun with WaxToday I played with melted beeswax over water color on various surfaces and attaching twigs and seeds. This could be the adhesive material I am looking for. I noticed that thin coats are best over watercolor, as the color gets hidden with thicker coats.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-28019262862498607072009-05-26T18:27:00.001-07:002009-06-13T16:23:53.020-07:00Opening ReceptionI invite you to an opening reception of my mixed media paintings and shadow <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">boxes</span> at <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Infinite</span> Grace Gallery- Posters of Santa Fe, on August 21, 2009 from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm, Santa Fe, NM.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/ShyYh7kCdfI/AAAAAAAAABw/wvNS5tyDhsU/s1600-h/MIXEDM~1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340310966846518770" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/ShyYh7kCdfI/AAAAAAAAABw/wvNS5tyDhsU/s200/MIXEDM~1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/ShyYh24QMWI/AAAAAAAAABo/rPirge5vTWE/s1600-h/BELLPE~1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340310965589127522" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/ShyYh24QMWI/AAAAAAAAABo/rPirge5vTWE/s200/BELLPE~1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fP8QUjdz5zo/ShyYh24QMWI/AAAAAAAAABo/rPirge5vTWE/s1600-h/BELLPE~1.JPG"></a>Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-68769876753911349902009-05-18T17:16:00.000-07:002009-05-18T17:21:27.720-07:00Artist Group and other UpdatesThe monthly artist group is in it's third month and we have had a good time socializing and sharing information.<br /><br />I find that I am the only one dealing with chemical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sensitivities</span> to artist materials and exploring healthier alternatives.<br /><br />In other news, I am participating in a group show August 21, 2009 at <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Infinite</span> Grace Gallery/Posters of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM from 5-7pm. I have been working on mixed media paintings with watercolors in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">addition</span> to shadow boxes and dimensional pieces.<br /><br />I am exploring model magic and wax to attach twigs.<br /><br />All for now,<br />VickiMixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-64379042594219257282009-05-18T17:13:00.000-07:002009-05-18T17:16:33.197-07:00CompletionAfter varnishing the shadow box I have been working on, I found the perfect chain in color and weight. It great to find things when not looking for them. Now it is completed!Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-48277658071772520802009-03-31T17:38:00.000-07:002009-03-31T17:45:39.849-07:00New Paintings and UpdatesI created three 5 x7 watercolor and mixed media paintings last night. I think this is the fastest I have every painted- it was so fun! I am still working on the shadow boxes, which are taking some time to complete and have done another test with earth on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">clay board</span>. I am finding it didn't stick as well as my earlier experiment and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bioshield</span> glaze is still causing sensitivity.<br /><br />I am planning for a group show at <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Infinite</span> Grace Gallery late summer or early fall, will be joining <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">nmcreates</span> website to sell my work and I am having my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cd</span> portfolio updated. Recently, I have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">joined</span> 1,000 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">facebook</span> artists and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">facebook</span> group -artists in New Mexico.<br /><br />The first artist group meeting at Tribes Coffee House went well.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-63359169862662786002009-03-09T17:42:00.000-07:002009-03-09T17:46:03.817-07:00NewsI have decided to start a monthly artists group to share information, support and socialize. I had fun created some mixed media/collage art tags this weekend. I am loving velum tape!!!Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-79832620987850007712009-03-04T17:11:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:16:17.310-08:00Wall GlazeI experimented using wall glaze from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bioshield</span> to adhere sand/earth to metal and it worked! I have been searching for some product that would hold it in place. I love experiments that work! I also mixed the wall glaze with pigment and that worked as well. However, the coating doesn't have the sheen I have hoped.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-76401758749066963632009-02-07T13:41:00.000-08:002009-02-07T13:47:04.936-08:00Ideas and CompletionAs I have been collecting roots for new works, some ideas have come to me. I saw a picture of lungs and though how much the veins looked like roots and how interesting it would be to use the roots as the veins and make a more dimensional piece. At first I thought of roots on a white background and then I thought it would be interesting if the roots were painted red. I also had an image of the roots coming out of my feet and being rooted to the earth. I thought about creating this by casting my feet with plaster. We shall see what happens. <br /><br />I am almost finished with my heart box, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">containing</span> a hollowed out heart candle filled with mica and wrapped with a root. There is another root <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">above</span> it on various paper. I still need to attach the cord or string to keep the box open and have a few more things to glue on.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-29612990141963603432009-01-11T12:53:00.000-08:002009-01-11T12:58:40.123-08:00RootsI have been collecting wonderful roots from potted plants of the summer and fall plants, branches and roots as I am working on the concept of our deepest roots of home, heart, self, being uprooted and related.<br /><br />This year is filled with changes of home and relationship. I am putting my art out in public more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">formally</span>. It is both exciting and nerve wracking. The best is yet to come.<br /><br />I invite you to visit my website at <a href="http://www.originalartonline.com/">www.originalartonline.com</a> . Search for me by last name.<br /><br />Best Wishes,<br />VickiMixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-77681262980937394932009-01-05T17:18:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:19:47.885-08:00Eco Concious Art MaterialsI am looking at my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">responsibility</span> as a citizen and an artist within that scope to look at how the materials I use effect the environment. I am in the process of transitioning into the use of non-toxic, earth friendly paints and supplies and invite other artists to step up to this challenge.<br /><br />Here are some great resources to make the shift accessible: <a href="http://www.bioshield.com/">http://www.bioshield.com/</a> , <a href="http://www.ecoartworks.com/">http://www.ecoartworks.com/</a> , <a href="http://www.treehollowtoys.com/lystart.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;">www.treehollowtoys.com/lystart.html</span></a>.<br /><br />Love to hear from anyone who is doing this or interested. Happy 2009!<br /><br />VickiMixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577449271805515296.post-21975164729744922172008-12-21T13:52:00.001-08:002008-12-21T13:52:47.716-08:00My First BlogI am now a woman of the universe.Mixed Media Botanicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376863992888048936noreply@blogger.com0